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New Toll Rules: Economic Impact Studies for Drivers and Businesses

This act requires detailed economic studies before new road tolls are implemented. This aims to protect residents, businesses, and low-income individuals from negative financial impacts and traffic disruptions. Citizens can be assured that toll decisions consider their daily lives.
Key points
Economic Impact Study Requirement: Before new road tolls are introduced, authorities must study their impact on local businesses, communities, low-income residents, and seniors.
Traffic Diversion Analysis: The study will assess whether new tolls will excessively divert traffic onto local city and county roads, potentially causing congestion and damage.
Protection Against Negative Impacts: The Secretary of Transportation can prohibit tolls if the study shows an unreasonable adverse impact on citizens.
Certainty for Drivers: Tolls cannot be collected until the economic impact study is completed, giving citizens time to prepare and understand the consequences.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_4982
Sponsor: Rep. Chavez-DeRemer, Lori [R-OR-5]
Process start date: 2023-07-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Tolling Transparency Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4982.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Economic Impact Study Requirement: Before new road tolls are introduced, authorities must study their impact on local businesses, communities, low-income residents, and seniors.
  • Traffic Diversion Analysis: The study will assess whether new tolls will excessively divert traffic onto local city and county roads, potentially causing congestion and damage.
  • Protection Against Negative Impacts: The Secretary of Transportation can prohibit tolls if the study shows an unreasonable adverse impact on citizens.
  • Certainty for Drivers: Tolls cannot be collected until the economic impact study is completed, giving citizens time to prepare and understand the consequences.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Chavez-DeRemer, Lori [R-OR-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Transport Economy